Things To Do
From museum mornings to weekend festivals, Washington Parent helps DMV families find the best things to do with kids across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Browse fresh ideas for free activities, indoor and outdoor fun, arts and culture, and seasonal events all year long. Check back often — we add new outings and event roundups every week.
Virginia Singing the Journey: Freedom Stories Wednesday, June 19th, 2–3 p.m. Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of…
A handful of years ago, my wife Katherine and I decided to sell our first home. We weren’t exactly sure…
Plato is credited with saying “music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination…
The National Postal Museum’s summer line-up of special public programs includes its Guest Artist Program and Baseball Family Festival. Guest…
Virginia Loudon Pride Festival Sunday, June 2nd, 1–7 p.m. More than 150 local and regional businesses and nonprofits have come…
It happens the same way every year. The school calendar days begin to count down and I feel frazzled. You…
It’s been almost 3 years since President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth into law as a Federal holiday on June 17,…
This year, June 26-July 1, the always-impressive Smithsonian Folklife Festival program will be “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the…
D.C. Memorial Day History Tour of the White House Park & National Mall Monday, May 27th, 4 p.m. A walking…
Mother’s Day is upon us and once again, I have no idea what to get my mom. The woman needs…
Lessons Beyond the Basket:
Ever since the movie Pitch Perfect came out, a cappella fever has been sweeping the nation. Varsity Vocals, an organization…
With the total solar eclipse coming up on Monday, families around the DMV are getting ready to see one of…
I can’t imagine that many people would argue against the fundamental importance of literacy in a child’s development. It’s a…
Virginia Earth Day Fairfax Saturday, April 20th, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Fairfax County Park Foundation has another fun day packed…
Well, the blossoms may have peaked early this year, but from March 20th to April 14th, we still have four…
